Metro Tunnel – Hoist Protection Screen

In a collaborative effort with Cross Yarra Partnership on the Metro Tunnel project, Cerecon Engineering undertook the design of a specialised hoist protection screen. This critical installation shields the site access hoist from potential load impacts, requiring detailed impact analysis and careful design.

Our approach involved a deep impact analysis focused on the plastic deformation of steel plate and members. This ensured the protection screen could absorb impacts while preserving its structural integrity – the screen is designed to crumple under impact while safeguarding the hoist.

Our scope extended to designing a cantilever platform providing vertical support to both the hoist and the protection screen, delivering a complete solution that addresses both safety and practical functionality.

Adapting the design to site constraints was paramount. We integrated our solution into CYP’s existing 3D model, which enabled a successful site installation and minimised construction tolerances.

By combining complex impact analysis with meticulous design, Cerecon delivered a solution that puts safety first while accommodating practical site needs – an example of our commitment to engineering that blends safety and adaptability.